The Perrego algorithm: A flexible machine-component grouping algorithm based on group technology techniques

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 33, Issue 6, 1995, Pages 1709-1721

  Perrego, T A ^a   Petersen, H C ^b   Hahn, W F ^c  

^a Research and Development Manager ^*  (United States)

^b MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MANKATO   (United States)

^c ALFRED UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ALGORITHMS; CODES (SYMBOLS); MACHINING; PRODUCTION; TECHNOLOGY;

CLASSIFICATION AND CODING; FLEXIBLE MACHINE COMPONENT GROUPING ALGORITHM; GROUP TECHNOLOGY TECHNIQUE; PERREGO ALGORITHM;

MACHINERY;

EID: 0029327947     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207549508930238     Document Type: Article

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